Holden Executive VL Commodore VL Calais Parts & Specifications

VL Commodore VL Calais

1986–1988 · Sedan · Nissan RB30E, Nissan RB30ET
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Your vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais Change
Years 1986–1988
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5
Engine(s) Nissan RB30E, Nissan RB30ET

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Type Viscosity Capacity Specification Brand Notes Where to Buy
Automatic Transmission Oil
Fits 6 vehicles
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~7.0 L (dry fill) Trimatic (6-cyl) or Turbo-Hydramatic (V8) automatic Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Trimatic figure carried from earlier models V8 auto may use a Turbo-Hydramatic unit with different dry-fill quantity — verify against a factory manual.
Automatic Transmission Oil
Fits 89 vehicles
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~7.0-7.4 L ( dry fill) Trimatic 3-speed automatic (from late HK/HT) Powerglide on earliest HK Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Trimatic dry-fill figure of ~7 L (converter + pan) is forum-sourced from Holden factory Trimatic diagnosis literature for the HQ generation a simple drain-and-refill from the pan takes considerably less (~3-4 L). Verify against a factory manual for the exact model.
Differential Oil
Fits 12 vehicles
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Differential Oil

SAE 90 EP (GL-5) ~1.4-1.6 L Salisbury-type live-axle hypoid rear diff, open or optional LSD (final live-axle Commodore) Penrite Pro Gear 85W-90 GL-5 (+ LSD friction modifier if fitted) Last Commodore generation with a live rear axle before VN\'s independent rear suspension.
Differential Oil
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Differential Oil

SAE 90 EP (GL-5) ~1.4-1.6 L Salisbury-type live-axle hypoid rear diff, open or optional LSD Penrite Pro Gear 85W-90 GL-5 (+ LSD friction modifier if fitted) As per VB-VH.
Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 3.0L Nissan RB30 / RB30ET Turbo)
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 3.0L Nissan RB30 / RB30ET Turbo)

SAE 15W-40 / 20W-50 5.0 L 3.0L Nissan-sourced RB30 SOHC six, naturally aspirated or turbocharged Penrite Everyday 15W-40 / Penrite HPR30 Capacity sourced directly from a Penrite lube-guide listing for both the naturally aspirated and turbo VL six.
Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)

SAE 20W-50 ~4.3 L 253/308 ci Holden V8 Penrite HPR30 20W-60 Capacity is broadly consistent with Penrite lube-guide data for this V8 across the VB-VL generation.
Engine Oil (V8: 308)
Fits 3 vehicles
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 308)

SAE 20W-50 4.3 L 308 ci Holden V8, automatic Penrite HPR30 20W-60 Capacity sourced directly from a Penrite lube-guide listing for the VL 5.0L V8 automatic.
Engine Oil (V8: 5.0L 304/308)
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Vehicle: VL Commodore VL Calais    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 5.0L 304/308)

SAE 20W-50 / 15W-40 5.1-5.2 L 5.0L Holden V8 Penrite HPR30 20W-60 Capacity sourced from Penrite lube-guide listings for this V8 across the VN-VP generation.